From Our Kitchen: Açai-Pomegranate Mojito Mocktail
From Our Kitchen‘Tis the season for hosting parties, gathering with family and friends, and cuddling up by the fire. A sparkling mocktail can make the season even more special. Try this refreshing Açai-Pomegranate Mojito for a nice balance of sweet and tart. Ingredients: 10 fresh mint leaves 10 fresh blueberries 5 ounces açai-pomegranate juice 1 ounce fresh-squeezed lime juice 3 ice cubes 3 ounces of club soda Preparation: Step 1: Muddle mint and blueberries in a lowball glass. Step 2: Add juices...
From Our Kitchen: Holiday Recipes
From Our KitchenBaked Ham Serves 8 Ingredients: 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 tablespoon plus ½ teaspoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon plus ½ teaspoon water 6¼-pound cured ham Preparation: Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Step 2: Add cornstarch to water and mix well. Step 3: In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, pineapple juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg; bring to a boil. Add cornstarch-water mixture to thicken. Step 4: Place ham...
Friends and Flavors: Chinese Hot Pot
From Our KitchenChinese hot pot consists of cooking meat, vegetables, noodles, tofu, and seafood in a communal pot of hot, flavored broth. The items are often served with additional broth, rice, and sauce options. The dish is usually enjoyed with a group of people to celebrate Chinese New Year, but is also a common winter meal. There are many regional versions of hot pot throughout China. What makes one different from another is the broth, as well as the specific meats, seafood...
Locally Sourced: Arnold Farms
Locally SourcedArnold Farms is one of several producers that provides SAGE venues with fresh, local produce through wholesale supplier Hearn Kirkwood. Here, Farmer Bob Arnold talks about tough love, trial and error, the supply chain, and his hopes for the future of our food system. How’d you get into farming? 40 years ago, I got thrown out of college for the third time—and it wasn’t for academic excellence. My mother was at her wit’s end, and she said, “Bob, [there are]...